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Manhattan School of Music Science & Tech Programs

Manhattan School of Music is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, NY. A Major City Center provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Manhattan School of Music?

Contact information for Manhattan School of Music can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	130 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10027
Phone:	2127492802
Website:	www.msmnyc.edu/
Admissions:	www.msmnyc.edu/Admission
Financial Aid:	www.msmnyc.edu/admissions/scholarships-financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Manhattan School of Music?

You can apply to Manhattan School of Music online at: https://apply.msmnyc.edu/apply/

Manhattan School of Music is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Manhattan School of Music

This is what Manhattan School of Music considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Manhattan School of Music?

Manhattan School of Music admits 41%, which makes it moderately selective. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 25% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Manhattan School of Music are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	644	276	43%
Women	696	272	39%

Can I Afford Manhattan School of Music?

The average net price after aid at Manhattan School of Music is $47,599. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$55,750
In-State Fees	$1,300
Out-of-State Tuition	$55,750
Out-of-State Fees	$1,300
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$57,050
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$57,050

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 26% of students at Manhattan School of Music receive some form of financial aid (142 students).

Nearly 84% of students at Manhattan School of Music receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,529 per student.

12% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,681.

Student Loan Debt

33% of Manhattan School of Music undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,561 per year.

Manhattan School of Music Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 614 students enrolled at Manhattan School of Music. Manhattan School of Music is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 535 undergraduate students at Manhattan School of Music, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Manhattan School of Music undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	43
Black or African American	18
Hispanic	58
White	193
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	28
Non-Resident	180

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Manhattan School of Music are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	18
California	15
Texas	8
New Jersey	6
Florida	5

Additionally, approximately 33.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Manhattan School of Music Graduate Student Diversity

554 of Manhattan School of Music’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Manhattan School of Music, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Manhattan School of Music graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	28
Black or African American	13
Hispanic	30
White	132
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	9
Non-Resident	336

Online Learning at Manhattan School of Music

Manhattan School of Music delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

39 undergraduate students at Manhattan School of Music took at least one online class — of those, 7 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 31 students took at least one online class and 1 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Manhattan School of Music

Manhattan School of Music offers 2 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Manhattan School of Music maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Implied no
• Life experience credits: Yes

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.